Transit riders now have the option to tap an Interac® Debit or credit card – including those cards on a smartphone or smartwatch – on PRESTO devices when taking any TTC vehicle.

Whether it’s catching the subway, riding the streetcar or hopping on a TTC bus, customers just need to take out their card of choice from their wallet, tap and go.

More good news for transit riders

This comes on the heels of Metrolinx introducing debit and credit payments across all PRESTO participating municipal transit systems in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton area.

This includes GO Transit, UP Express, Brampton Transit, Burlington Transit, Durham Region Transit, Hamilton Street Railway, MiWay in Mississauga, Oakville Transit, York Region Transit and Para Transpo in Ottawa. 

Things to keep in mind:

• Whether it’s a PRESTO card, debit or credit card, remember to remove the card from any wallet, purse, or phone case to ensure the transaction is complete using the right payment card.
• Some discounts such as Youth, Post-Secondary Student and Senior discounts, are only available with a PRESTO card.
• Each person traveling will need to use a separate debit card or credit card, including those on a smartphone or smartwatch – or a PRESTO card to tap on and off for their trip.
• Kids ages 0-12 ride for free.

Things to keep in mind:

• Whether it’s a PRESTO card, debit or credit card, remember to remove the card from any wallet, purse, or phone case to ensure the transaction is complete using the right payment card
• Some discounts such as Youth, Post-Secondary Student and Senior discounts, are only available with a PRESTO card
• Each person traveling will need to use a separate debit card or credit card, including those on a smartphone or smartwatch – or a PRESTO card to tap on and off for their trip.
• Kids ages 0-12 ride for free

Keeping tabs on trips:

• When tapping with a debit card or credit card, a transaction history will appear on the PRESTO App or website for the last seven days. Customers who register their card will have access to six months of transaction history.
• Transaction history is not available on the PRESTO App or website when tapping with a debit card in a mobile wallet. Instead, that transaction will appear in a bank statement. The time it takes for the charges to appear can vary depending on the bank.
• Some banking plans may charge additional fees or have transaction limits when paying with a debit card. Customers are encouraged to check with their banks before traveling if they plan to use a debit card.

Register your PRESTO card

For the best customer experience, customers are encouraged to create a PRESTO Account and register their card. Here are some of the benefits:

• You can see transaction history for the last 180 days
• You can receive notifications related to your contactless card through the PRESTO App
• You can manage your trips and PRESTO contactless payments
• You can sign into the PRESTO App or website with your email address and password instead of your credit or debit card number

The introduction of debit and credit card tap on the TTC is just some of the many ways Metrolinx is bringing more choice and convenience to all transit users across the region.

Visit prestocard.ca to learn more about how to use these new payment options.